Carnaby-based manufacturer doubles down on digital skills

A Carnaby-based company is keeping pace with technological change thanks to digital skills training.

New analysis from Made Smarter Yorkshire reveals one in four manufacturers taking part in its Leadership and Digital Champions courses have involved more than one person over time, with some engaging as many as four, to help accelerate digital transformation.

In East Yorkshire, nine manufacturers have involved multiple people in the courses, including BW Industries at Carnaby Industrial Estate.

The figures from the Government-backed programme show manufacturers are spreading digital knowledge across their businesses, investing in different people year on year or combining courses to strengthen skills at different levels, from senior decision-makers shaping strategy to those turning plans into action.

Jessica Armitage, programme manager at Made Smarter Yorkshire, said: “It’s encouraging to see manufacturers creating digital teams with the skills and confidence to drive change. Digital transformation is much more likely to succeed when knowledge and ownership are shared across the business, helping manufacturers bring people with them and turn digital ambitions into action.

“We're keen to help more Yorkshire manufacturers recognise the opportunities digital technology can create and I'd encourage businesses to explore the support available through Made Smarter Yorkshire.”

The investment in digital skills comes as manufacturers grapple with the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing and data-driven technologies.

Visit madesmarter.uk/yorkshire-skills/ to learn more about fully funded places on future Made Smarter Yorkshire skills courses.